Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Programs
The Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Program at Central Utah Ballet is designed by nationally-renowned instructor and director, Jennie Creer-King. This program is a well-rounded ballet program that introduces students to a professional level of instruction, technique, & comprehensive skills to support professional pursuits, college programs, and more.
Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Programs
Central Utah ballet has created a professional trainee program to simulate a college
and professional ballet experience. Each student will train in classical ballet technique,
contemporary, modern, ballet repertoire, learn re-staged classical ballets, experience the
creative process of diverse choreographers, and perform in front of a live audience.
Dancers will work directly with Jennie Creer-King, as well as national and internationally
recognized instructors from Utah and across the country.
Dancers must audition and will be placed in the Junior Company or Senior Company.
Dancers selected will have combined classes and performances as well as opportunities
specific to their company.
Junior Company
(Audition class required)
| Class | Day | Time | Instructor | Studio |
| Ballet Technique* | Monday | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Shani Robison | Studio B |
| Pointe/Men’s* | Monday | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Shani Robison | Studio B |
| Ballet Technique | Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Jennie Creer-King | Studio B |
| Contemporary* | Tuesday | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Ursula Perry | Studio A |
| Ballet Technique* | Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Shani Robison | Studio B |
| Ballet Technique | Thursday | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Jennie Creer-King | Studio B |
| Ballet Technique* | Saturday | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Shani Robison | Studio B |
| Rehearsal | Saturday | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Shani Robison | Studio A |
Junior Company
(Placement class required)
Monday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique* – Shani Robison
Monday 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Studio B
Pointe / Men’s* – Shani Robison
Tuesday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jennie Creer-King
Tuesday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Studio A
Contemporary* – Ursula Perry
Wednesday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique* – Shani Robison
Thursday 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jennie Creer-King
Saturday 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Studio B
Ballet Technique* – Shani Robison
Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM Studio A
Rehearsal – Shani Robison
*Combined with Ballet 6
Additional Information:
- 11.5 hours a week
- Additional rehearsals for Nutcracker & Spring Concert may be added
- Contact us to schedule a placement class
Senior Company
| Class | Day | Time | Instructor | Studio |
| Ballet Technique | Monday | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Jessica Thompson | Studio B |
| Rehearsal | Monday | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Jennie / CUB Faculty | Studio B |
| Ballet Technique | Tuesday | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Jennie Creer-King | Studio B |
| Contemporary | Tuesday | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Ursula Perry | Studio B |
| Ballet Technique | Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Jessica Thompson | Studio B |
| Rehearsal | Wednesday | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Jennie / CUB Faculty | Studio B |
| Ballet Technique | Thursday | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Jennie Creer-King | Studio B |
| Pointe / Variations | Thursday | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Jennie Creer-King | Studio B |
| Ballet Technique | Saturday | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Jennie / Sara Mills | Studio B |
| Rehearsal | Saturday | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Jennie Creer-King | Studio B |
Senior Company
Monday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jessica Thompson
Monday 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Studio B
Rehearsal – Jennie / CUB Faculty
Tuesday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jennie Creer-King
Tuesday 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Studio B
Contemporary – Ursula Perry
Wednesday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jessica Thompson
Wednesday 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Studio B
Rehearsal – Jennie / CUB Faculty
Thursday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jennie Creer-King
Thursday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Studio B
Pointe / Variations – Jennie Creer-King
Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jennie / Sara Mills
Saturday 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Studio B
Rehearsal – Jennie Creer-King
Additional Information:
- 15 hours a week
- Additional rehearsals for Nutcracker & Spring Concert may be required
- Contact us to schedule a placement class
Accelerated Program
Designed for dancers that want rigorous hours and want to be coached for competitions and auditions
| Class | Day | Time | Instructor | Studio |
| Ballet Technique | Monday | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Jennie / CUB | Studio B |
| Ballet Technique | Wednesday | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Jennie / CUB | Studio B |
Accelerated Program
Designed for dancers that want rigorous hours and want to be couched for competitions and auditions
Monday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jennie / CUB
Wednesday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Studio B
Ballet Technique – Jennie / CUB
Junior Company Dress Code
Leotard: Dianna Tank Leotard
Skirt: Jaye Mesh Skirt
Color: Aubergine
Students must wear their class leotard, pink fully-footed ballet tights, pink ballet slippers, minimal jewelry, and warm-ups allowed as needed. Hair must be in a classical ballet bun or french braids secured to the head for short hair.
Leotard Sizing:
Dancers will need to come to the studio this summer to be sized for their uniform. The office is open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Leotards will then be ordered and available for pickup at the studio the week before classes begin in August.
The cost of uniforms for Junior Company is included in and will be deducted from their performance fee- no extra payment is required.
All leotards will be ordered through DanceWorks.
Senior Company Dress Code
Leotard: Dianna Tank Leotard
Skirt: Jaye Mesh Skirt
Color: Grey
Students must wear their class leotard, pink fully-footed ballet tights, pink ballet slippers, minimal jewelry, and warm-ups allowed as needed. Hair must be in a classical ballet bun or french braids secured to the head for short hair.
Leotard Sizing:
Dancers will need to come to the studio this summer to be sized for their uniform. The office is open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Leotards will then be ordered and available for pickup at the studio the week before classes begin in August.
The cost of uniforms for Senior Company is included in and will be deducted from their performance fee- no extra payment is required.
All leotards will be ordered through DanceWorks.
Men
- Black slim fitting crew neck t-shirt
- Black footed tights
- Students need to wear a slim black fitting dance t-shirt (non-cotton and no logos), black footed tights, and black technique shoes.
- Hair must be well kept, out of the eyes, and please wear a dance belt. Warm-ups allowed as needed.
Men’s Tights: Bloch Men’s Footed Tight M607
Men’s Shirts: Bloch Men’s Fitted T-Shirt MT008
Fees & Tuition
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More About Central Utah Ballet’s Pre-Professional Ballet Trainee Program
Central Utah Ballet’s Pre-Professional Ballet Program was designed by renowned instructor and director, Jennie Creer-King. The program is based on years of experience, training, and career programs from some of the most successful dancers in the industry. Dancers will master classical ballet technique while becoming proficient in a variety of supplemental dance techniques that will strengthen their skills and resumes.
Dancers will be able to meet and work with many well-known instructors, career ballerinas, and other successful ballet professionals. These professionals give a unique view and inside look to preparing for a professional ballet career or seeking college scholarships and other opportunities.
In addition to ballet technique and instruction, pre-professional ballet trainee students will participate in workshops to build life skills that will supplement their career success. This includes topics such as resume-building, nutrition, audition tips, and more.